December 20, 20213 yr On 12/17/2021 at 7:56 PM, The_Cincinnati_Kid said: In a rare move, planning commission votes down $41 million project near UC By Chris Wetterich – Staff reporter and columnist, Cincinnati Business Courier Under Mayor John Cranley, the Cincinnati Planning Commission and its staff have rarely turned their thumbs down at a major development project, but at its final meeting of the year, members did just that. In the face of strident neighborhood opposition from Clifton Heights-University Heights-Fairview (CUF) groups, commissioners rejected a zoning change and concept plan needed for a $41 million project proposed by Hallmark Campus Communities known as Gateway Lofts. “I have never seen every advocate body representing a community unanimously say ‘no,’” said Byron Stallworth, chairman of the Planning Commission. “My personal belief is something is awry. I’m not sure that it can be fixed at this particular moment.” MORE I can't say I'm surprised, but it is still wild that they messed this up that they got denied.
January 11, 20223 yr A much-needed sidewalk is finally going in between the intersection of Fairview Ave / McMillan and the entrance to Fairview Park. Currently the only way to walk to/from this entrance of the park involves a mad dash across McMillan as it curves up the hill. I've done it with a stroller and it's not fun. This should make the park easier to access at that end for pedestrians.
January 11, 20223 yr ^Great to hear! Are they reducing the width of McMillan at all? I think this stretch of McMillan (from McMicken to Fairview) should be reduced to just 1 lane in each direction. It's already 1 lane on the downhill/westbound direction. I hate how cars speed past each other on the uphill, and it would be safer for everbody if it was just 1 lane in the uphill/eastbound direction.
January 11, 20223 yr On 12/15/2021 at 11:06 AM, RealAdamP said: Not yet. The house next to it was demo'd. They're finishing up the new Tri-Delta house currently. The exterior is nearly done and the inside is getting furniture installed. I imagine they'll demo the old house after spring semester. The old Tri-Delta house is demoed:
January 11, 20223 yr 20 minutes ago, jwulsin said: ^Great to hear! Are they reducing the width of McMillan at all? I think this stretch of McMillan (from McMicken to Fairview) should be reduced to just 1 lane in each direction. It's already 1 lane on the downhill/westbound direction. I hate how cars speed past each other on the uphill, and it would be safer for everbody if it was just 1 lane in the uphill/eastbound direction. Traffic calming on McMillan Avenue at Fairview Park Drive and Clemmer: Due to an increase in car accidents, on McMillan at Clemmer, Jack Martin reported that DOTE will be reducing uphill traffic to one lane and installing paddles • Jack suggested adding a bike lane where the second uphill lane currently exists, and a marked crosswalk at Clemmer and the entrance to Fairview Park From the October 2021 CUF newsletter. I haven't heard anything else about it so I have no idea if it's still in the works. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd5834d0ca97e68df9cd414/t/6164dd367106911bfdb26780/1634000221118/Oct21.pdf
January 13, 20223 yr On 1/11/2022 at 12:52 PM, oudd said: Traffic calming on McMillan Avenue at Fairview Park Drive and Clemmer: Due to an increase in car accidents, on McMillan at Clemmer, Jack Martin reported that DOTE will be reducing uphill traffic to one lane and installing paddles • Jack suggested adding a bike lane where the second uphill lane currently exists, and a marked crosswalk at Clemmer and the entrance to Fairview Park From the October 2021 CUF newsletter. I haven't heard anything else about it so I have no idea if it's still in the works. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd5834d0ca97e68df9cd414/t/6164dd367106911bfdb26780/1634000221118/Oct21.pdf Paddles will be nice, but there defiantly needs to be some sort of calming for downhill as well. You can see how many times people have plowed through the turn into houses from the walls near the street.
January 19, 20223 yr Has there been any updates on the development on straight street? Awaiting approvals or something else?
January 20, 20223 yr 22 hours ago, tonyt3524 said: Has there been any updates on the development on straight street? Awaiting approvals or something else? For the Deacon building area? They have to wait till they finish demo work on the site. There's one building left to demo. Then they can start on the next phase. I don't think we'll be seeing the big final phase for quite some time. At least until material costs come down.
January 25, 20223 yr On 1/19/2022 at 9:39 AM, tonyt3524 said: Has there been any updates on the development on straight street? Awaiting approvals or something else? The visuals we've seen on the Deaconess site lowrise and tower were created to get in front of zoning and get an overall height/density idea, but the final buildings are almost certainly going to look different. They just selected a design team at the end of 2021 so things are still very preliminary.
February 7, 20223 yr Author Dallas developer plans major apartment project along Central Parkway By Chris Wetterich – Staff reporter and columnist, Cincinnati Business Courier A Dallas-based developer is planning a 150-unit apartment building along Central Parkway, straddling the border of Camp Washington and Clifton Heights-University Heights-Fairview (CUF), with the Cincinnati Planning Commission unanimously approving a needed zoning change on Friday. Fountain Residential Partners plans to build three, four-story apartment buildings, along with 252 parking spaces, a club house, pool, dog park and common space at 1001 Marshall Ave. The development, which would be built on a mostly vacant 7.7-acre site between McMicken Avenue and Interstate 75 that is bisected by Central Parkway, will be marketed toward local college and hospital students, faculty, staff as well as professionals. Fountain Residential Partners purchased the property from Anthony Sansalone. MORE
March 14, 20223 yr Hotel with rooftop bar coming to $500 million development A 171-room hotel is coming to a $500 million development next to the University of Cincinnati. Crawford Hoying, in partnership with Shaner Hotels, will develop a Tribute Portfolio Hotel at the District at Clifton Heights. The hotel, Hotel Celare, will have a rooftop bar, multiple outdoor spaces and a jump lobby, where guests can unload luggage. Construction on the hotel is expected to begin later this year, with an expected completion date in early 2024. Plato Ghinos, president of Shaner Hotels, said Hotel Celare will be the company’s seventh in Ohio and 47th Marriott-branded property. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/03/14/hotel-coming-to-500-million-development-slideshow.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 14, 20223 yr 21 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Hotel with rooftop bar coming to $500 million development A 171-room hotel is coming to a $500 million development next to the University of Cincinnati. Crawford Hoying, in partnership with Shaner Hotels, will develop a Tribute Portfolio Hotel at the District at Clifton Heights. The hotel, Hotel Celare, will have a rooftop bar, multiple outdoor spaces and a jump lobby, where guests can unload luggage. Construction on the hotel is expected to begin later this year, with an expected completion date in early 2024. Plato Ghinos, president of Shaner Hotels, said Hotel Celare will be the company’s seventh in Ohio and 47th Marriott-branded property. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/03/14/hotel-coming-to-500-million-development-slideshow.html Glad to see this brand being developed there. I imagine the demand for something nicer than the existing hotels that exist near campus is pretty high. I wonder if it will push the city or UC to make Straight and Clifton more pedestrian friendly.
March 14, 20223 yr What is a "jump lobby, where guests can unload luggage"? How is that different from just a standard hotel lobby?
March 14, 20223 yr 23 minutes ago, jwulsin said: What is a "jump lobby, where guests can unload luggage"? How is that different from just a standard hotel lobby? It's when there is an area to drop off luggage before going to check-in. So the check-in will most likely be on a different floor.
March 14, 20223 yr The Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotels normally always have the "lobby" on the top floor. Guess it's a thing. At least in the few I've stayed in around the country.
March 14, 20223 yr I figured I'd counter some of my cynicism about local architecture/development by saying I have nothing bad to say about this one (including its other phases of development). I hope it's a success and provides the impetus for others to be this ambitious in other parts of the urban core. This terrace above downtown could use more highrises...it astounds me that the views this will afford aren't prioritized more in Cincinnati.
March 15, 20223 yr There appears to be new renderings on their Courbanize page as well (at least I hadn't seen them before): https://courbanize.com/projects/trinitas-cuf/information
March 15, 20223 yr So excited for this project. Hope it's as successful as we think it can be. Edited March 15, 20223 yr by tonyt3524
March 15, 20223 yr Yes, hopefully if this one is successful, then maybe some developer can finally figure out what to do with vacant land on Calhoun/Vine/McMillan/Scioto
April 12, 20223 yr Some new images were posted on the CUF Neighborhood Association Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CUFNA/photos/pcb.5277581392293165/5277576012293703
April 13, 20223 yr So first up is the luxury student housing (A1) correct? I believe that also had a rooftop pavilion at a much higher level of course. Should be some great views from there.
April 13, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, tonyt3524 said: So first up is the luxury student housing (A1) correct? I believe that also had a rooftop pavilion at a much higher level of course. Should be some great views from there. that's on point. Views are an asset that Cincinnati has, in abundance, and barely leverages. I'm hoping these buildings bring that issue to light.
April 20, 20223 yr Are they putting Building A1 on hold and focusing on getting this hotel now? I know they hit a snag with the planning department on height and setbacks with A1. Also, looks like they're not going to demo the Hillel house after all. Did the deal fall through with that property?
April 20, 20223 yr 29 minutes ago, RealAdamP said: Also, looks like they're not going to demo the Hillel house after all. The rendering posted up above seems to show the hotel not encroaching on the Hillel House site, implying that the Hillel House would remain. But what makes you think it was slated to be part of this project? Was it previously shown as part of the project?
April 20, 20223 yr 52 minutes ago, RealAdamP said: Are they putting Building A1 on hold and focusing on getting this hotel now? I know they hit a snag with the planning department on height and setbacks with A1. Also, looks like they're not going to demo the Hillel house after all. Did the deal fall through with that property? There was conversations of acquiring the Hillel House when they purchased the Tri-Delta house, my understanding is the two parties could never come to an agreement so the development was altered without taking the house. The issue now is the parking lot behind the Tri-Delta house is owned by the Hillel House and they are still in process of buying it.
June 17, 20222 yr The Final Development Plan for the hotel at The District development has been submitted to the City Planning Commission. I didn't notice any changes but I mainly just browse through real quick. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/about-city-planning/city-planning-commission/jun-17-2022-packet/
June 17, 20222 yr 10 hours ago, Cincy_Travels said: The Final Development Plan for the hotel at The District development has been submitted to the City Planning Commission. I didn't notice any changes but I mainly just browse through real quick. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/about-city-planning/city-planning-commission/jun-17-2022-packet/ Based on the latest plan and design, the developers couldnt purchase the Hillel House surface lot. Shame that we are going for a new mixed use dense development and will have this 10-20 space surface lot right in the middle.
June 18, 20222 yr Uptown hotel with rooftop bar lands key approval A planned 171-room hotel next to the University of Cincinnati landed a key approval Friday morning. Crawford Hoying, in partnership with Shaner Hotels, received unanimous approval from Cincinnati Planning Commission for its plan to develop a Tribute Portfolio Hotel at the $500 million District at Clifton Heights. There, the development team plans to build Hotel Celare, which will have a rooftop bar, multiple outdoor spaces and a jump lobby, where guests can unload luggage. Plato Ghinos, president of Shaner Hotels, had previously said Hotel Celare will be the company’s seventh in Ohio and 47th Marriott-branded property. “We are confident the hotel quickly will take its place as the destination of choice for business and leisure travelers to the area,” Ghinos said. The hotel will be located at 310 Straight St. in the District at Clifton Heights, a $500 million mixed-use development across the street from UC. Hotel Celare will be seven stories with 132,000 square feet of space. It is being designed by Meyers + Associates and will have a 50/50 mix of queen and king hotel rooms. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/06/17/uptown-hotel-with-rooftop-bar-lands-key-approval.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 2, 20222 yr Clifton has a total of three cranes currently. One being the A1 project (top photo), 2nd being new Clifton Court Hall (bottom photo), and the Siddall Hall renovation. University Hospital also has a small crane but you can’t really see it until you drive by it.
July 8, 20222 yr The apartment building in development in the parking lot of the Corryville Kroger (wholly contained in an air north of William Howard Taft) is going back before the planning commission. "Initially the development of the separate parcel was planned to be for a hotel structure, but now the development is open to other structures."
July 11, 20222 yr Guess the mad frog building is getting demolished after all. https://www.wlwt.com/article/the-mad-frog-closing-music-venue-cincinnati-mcmillan-street/40579531?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
July 12, 20222 yr 58 minutes ago, tonyt3524 said: Guess the mad frog building is getting demolished after all. https://www.wlwt.com/article/the-mad-frog-closing-music-venue-cincinnati-mcmillan-street/40579531?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot Man, that's a bummer. I hope (but have low expectations) that Uptown builds something attractive that faces the street at that intersection.
July 12, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, jwulsin said: Man, that's a bummer. I hope (but have low expectations) that Uptown builds something attractive that faces the street at that intersection. Is the Hollister Court apartment project still happening? I know that was going to take the park space. If that’s getting built this will be a small area to put another building in.
July 12, 20222 yr That corner deserves density - hopefully something tall can be built there. Would have incredible views of downtown if they built tall.
July 12, 20222 yr Didn’t see this mentioned until I saw Cincinnati.com article. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/07/11/mad-frog-bar-cincinnati-closing/7721881001/ the new club will be called orb at 920 race st from mad frog owner.
July 12, 20222 yr 16 hours ago, Ucgrad2015 said: Is the Hollister Court apartment project still happening? I know that was going to take the park space. If that’s getting built this will be a small area to put another building in. Yeah - I'm pretty sure Uptown is moving ahead with apartments on the tennis court site (site work has been underway over the last couple of months), but I haven't heard any details about what will happen to the site plan now that Uptown have acquired the Mad Frog.
July 24, 20222 yr https://www.antunovich.com/projects/mixed-use/the-district-at-clifton-heights Stumbled upon this rendering of The District at Clifton Height and seems to show the Hotel Celare that is being built. Everything looks basically the same but the tower seems to be a little different.
July 24, 20222 yr Would love if this is actually happening: https://www.antunovich.com/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 25, 20222 yr 21 hours ago, Ucgrad2015 said: https://www.antunovich.com/projects/mixed-use/the-district-at-clifton-heights Stumbled upon this rendering of The District at Clifton Height and seems to show the Hotel Celare that is being built. Everything looks basically the same but the tower seems to be a little different. Does anybody know if the developers are specifically going after non-students? This area is dominated by housing for undergrads... and I'm curious if a development like this could attract different demographics (empty-nesters, retirees, professors, families, etc.).
July 25, 20222 yr 15 minutes ago, jwulsin said: Does anybody know if the developers are specifically going after non-students? This area is dominated by housing for undergrads... and I'm curious if a development like this could attract different demographics (empty-nesters, retirees, professors, families, etc.). I’d assume a mixture of students as well as professionals working at the hospitals around the neighborhood.
July 25, 20222 yr This part of town has seen enough of this facade strategy, hasn't it? not a fan...I liked the old preliminary renderings more.
August 16, 20222 yr Trinitas starts massive new phase of $640 million development at former Deaconess site Trinitas Ventures and Crawford Hoying is starting construction of the $250 million second phase of its $640 million project in Clifton Heights near the University of Cincinnati. The next phase of the District project includes a new student housing tower and a hotel. “The next phase is an important evolution to the District as we continue to activate Straight Street with a great pedestrian-oriented experience,” said Aaron Bartels, executive vice president of mixed-use development for Trinitas. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/08/16/trinitias-phase.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 5, 20222 yr Demo permits requested for 27-35 McMillan. Looks like that entire block is coming down. https://cagis.hamilton-co.org/opal/apd.aspx?QSPerm=2022P07531 Edited September 5, 20222 yr by Pdrome513
September 6, 20222 yr 21 hours ago, Pdrome513 said: Demo permits requested for 27-35 McMillan. Looks like that entire block is coming down. https://cagis.hamilton-co.org/opal/apd.aspx?QSPerm=2022P07531 Not thrilled to lose that one historic building, had a friend who lived there in college. Wish it could be integrated into the new project... Super excited about extending life east of Vine, however. Just hope we're not stuck with some value engineered Towne Properties behemoth that doesn't engage with the neighborhood or have street level retail space.
September 6, 20222 yr Agreed, I think the opportunity exists to re-use many of the historic buildings as a front layer with infill between and behind connecting them all into one building. This has been done well in other cities and even in OTR like at 15th and Vine, but Corryville and Uptown in general don't seem to care about historic preservation too much. Unless the neighborhoods and/or historic designations push for preservation Uptown rentals has no incentive to do anything when it's cheaper and easier to demolish and start from scratch.
September 7, 20222 yr 19 hours ago, ucgrady said: Agreed, I think the opportunity exists to re-use many of the historic buildings as a front layer with infill between and behind connecting them all into one building. This has been done well in other cities and even in OTR like at 15th and Vine, but Corryville and Uptown in general don't seem to care about historic preservation too much. Unless the neighborhoods and/or historic designations push for preservation Uptown rentals has no incentive to do anything when it's cheaper and easier to demolish and start from scratch. Ive been away from it for a while, but i think the reason Corryville is doomed is that the neighborhood group IS the developers. They dont and wont oppose demolition. CUF tried at times, and won a few battles with the help of others (St George/ Lyons St development) but it is hard for volunteers to fight funded full time developers who have momentum, paid employees and city connections.
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